From Early Adopter to Advocate: My Journey with Electric Vehicles
How personal experience, policy shifts, and economics are shaping the future of EV adoption
Under the Hood of Public Service: The Critical Role of Fleet Managers
Inside the challenges and decisions shaping the future of public-sector fleet operations
My Mom’s Independence and the Global EV Race
My Mom’s Independence and the Global EV Race What having a Tesla has taught me about safety, dignity, and U.S. competitiveness. I bought a used Tesla because air pollution is a hidden killer. It turns out, it’s the best car I’ve ever driven. I bought my Tesla because I wanted a cleaner choice. What I […]
Transportation Electrification: From Early Experiments to Scaled Adoption
How plunging battery costs are reshaping fleets, freight, and the future of clean transportation.
Can Electric Vehicles Really Be 50% Cheaper to Maintain Than Gas-Powered Cars?
Yes, electric vehicles (EVs) often cost significantly less to maintain than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. Studies indicate that EVs can be up to 50% cheaper to maintain over their lifetime.[1] Lower Maintenance Costs Compared to ICE vehicles, EVs have far fewer parts. For instance, a typical ICE vehicle has around 2,000 moving parts, […]
Rethinking the Electric Vehicle: More Than Just Transportation
“If the only tool you have is a hammer, the whole world looks like a nail.” This famous saying captures how we often adapt new technologies to fit old paradigms. Instead of reimagining what’s possible, we retrofit innovation into outdated molds. Consider these examples: Bicycle seats were modeled after horseback saddles, despite the differences in […]
Charging a fleet on Level 1 – Are you crazy?
Level 1 charging might sound underpowered or outdated—but for the right fleet, it’s a surprisingly effective and economical solution. Whether Level 1 works for you depends on your daily driving range, battery capacity, and overall vehicle usage. For many fleets, especially those with low annual mileage, Level 1 charging may be all you need—without costly […]
Don’t Miss Out: The $7,500 EV Tax Credit Is Still Available
Here’s a crucial fact that many people, both commercial and residential, are overlooking: the federal $7,500 tax credit for purchasing a qualified Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) is still in effect. It’s expected to last through the end of the year, and possibly longer if legislation like the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” remains stalled in […]